City of Decatur Staff Attend LEAD

April 14, 2011 by Leave a comment

Toni Dixon, Fire Chief and Gregory White, Acting Living Director had the opportunity to attend LEAD (Leading, Educating and Developing) at the University of Virginia last week. This was a week long training of intensive and interactive executive and organizational development.

The major areas of focus during the week of LEAD include leadership styles and team building with the use and development of the Myers Brigg Type Indicator, management strategies within the organization, creative management, communication skills, and the development of action plans.

The University of Virginia , founded by Thomas Jefferson, enjoys the opportunity to highlight the Jeffersonian tradition and ideals.  Pictured below Toni Dixon, fire chief during the graduation of LEAD.

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“Spring” Into Action!

April 14, 2011 by Leave a comment

From the Amercian Heart Association:

Bring on the warm weather, sunny days and green grass – spring is here! That means it’s the perfect time to break out of your winter hibernation and enjoy outdoor physical activity. Check out these tips for getting active this spring:

  • Start! Walking: Now that the days are longer and the weather is warmer, evenings are a great time to take a walk after dinner or work. Grab your dog and the kids and enjoy the new season.
  • Be a Kid:  Grab a flying disk, jump rope, ball or roller skates and hit the park. Physical activity should be fun – partner up with a friend or loved one and learn some new tricks!
  • Go Team! Spring is when lots of team sports start. Join a team at your community center or organize a neighborhood team. It’s a great way to make some new friends and be good to your heart!
  • Lighten Up: Warmer weather means wearing lighter fabrics and fewer layers. Breathable fabric is best; it wicks sweat away from your body so you can stay cool. Drink lots of water, too!

Get a free Walking Route Ap for your Android!

Now you can create, find and track walking paths anytime, anywhere with the American Heart Association Walking Paths App. And the best part is, it’s FREE!  The app is available now for Android-based phones and will be available in May on iTunes. To find the app on your phone, search “American Heart Association Walking Paths” in the Android Market or App Store.

No Android? Check our www.mapmywalk.com or www.mapmyrun.com to create your own walking and/or running maps.

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Earth Day Festival in Oakhurst This Sunday

April 12, 2011 by Leave a comment

Cake Contest

Be sure to visit the annual Earth Day Festival to be held in the Oakhurst Community Garden this Sunday, April 17 from 1 until 4pm. The event begins with a Green Parade featuring the Seed & Feed Marching Abominables – meet at Harmony Park at 12:30pm and march to the Garden to kick off the festival. The event includes lots of fun crafts for the children, musical entertainment,  raptors, Cake Contest, plants for sale and more. Bring your old telephone books to recycle – we are going to see if we can fill up an empty portolet with them.

For more information visit click here.

Fun Crafts for the Children

Bring your old phone books to recycle in an empty portolet!

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April is Pedestrian Safety Month

April 12, 2011 by Leave a comment

Did you know…

that crosswalks exist at any public street intersection, whether marked with paint or unmarked.

Remember at any crosswalks – whether marked with paint or unmarked – drivers must:

  • Stop and remain stopped for pedestrians until they have cleared the lane in which you are traveling (or into which you are turning) and the next lane.
  • Stop and remain stopped for students as you are directed by a crossing guard.
  • Stop and remain stopped for a blind pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog until the pedestrian is completely across the roadway.

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FleetFeet Offers Peachtree Road Race Training

April 11, 2011 by Leave a comment

Join the folks at FleetFeet for the Peachtree Road Race training program and get the most out of your race day. They are offering three training programs, so you can decide what’s best for you.

 From Fleet Feet:
“We’ve designed the Fleet Feet Decatur 10K Training Program to help you reach your full potential through a proven combination of efficient, purposeful training techniques, mentored coaching, and the community and support of other runners, just like you.

Training begins April 26, 2011 through race day on July 4. Register by April 12 and receive $10 off any shoe purchase made by May 15. Time trial spots for our Gold and Silver program (see below) begin April 11.”

  Sign up at Fleet Feet Decatur today for one of  three training programs:

  GOLD  PROGRAM
· Personalized Training Program-includes consultation with Coach & 1-mile time trial to determine training paces
· Coached Tuesday speed workouts & Thursday tempo runs that build speed and stamina
· Saturday Long Runs & Coaching Topics
· Technical Training Shirt
· Post-Race Party
· Mentored & Email Coaching
· Price: $149  Alum: $119 for 36 coached sessions

SILVER  PROGRAM
· Same as Gold Program but without Coached Tuesday and Thursday runs  (do these on your own)
· Price: $109  Alum: $99

BRONZE PROGRAM
· Standard Training Program
· Coached Tuesday speed workouts & Thursday tempo runs NOT INCLUDED
· Saturday Long Runs & Coaching Topics
· Technical Training Shirt
· Post-Race Party
· Mentored & Email Coaching
· Price: $59

Not sure which program is right for you? Call us at 404.371.0208 or email us at staff@fleetfeetdecatur.com

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Living Well Presents: Assertiveness Workshop

April 11, 2011 by Leave a comment

 “Assertiveness:  What is it and How to Use it Effectively”

 Tuesday, April 12, 7 – 8pm
Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore Street
Downtown Decatur

 Join Dr. Sharman Colosetti for the second of the Living Well Series being presented at the Decatur Recreation Center on Tuesday, April 12 from 7 until 8pm. FREE to the community!

 Learn how to increase your self confidence by learning how to say “NO,” cope with criticism, ask for what you want and accept compliments. For information, contact cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com or 678-553-6541.

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Walking Tour Number 6

April 7, 2011 by 1 Comment

Yesterday I mentioned the City’s Walking Tours brochure which inspired me to take a walk with a co-worker today during lunch. We did Tour no.6, a 2 mile walk that began and ended at the Bandstand on the Square. We walked down Clairemont, cut through the Wilton Drive neighborhood, and ended by heading east up Ponce. The spring flowers were beautiful, so happy I had brought along a camera. We stopped to pick up a lunch to-go from Jimmy John’s which was handily on the route! I thought you might enjoy some of the spring scenery we passed.

Oak Tree in Front of the Baptist Church

 

Azaleas in Bloom on Clairemont Avenue

 

Bench on Clairemont (in case you want to take a break!)

 

Butterfly House on Wilton

 

Tulips on Wilton

 

Stop by Jimmy John's for Lunch-To-Go

 

Thomas Jefferson in Front of Old Courthouse

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Staying Active in April

April 6, 2011 by Leave a comment

This weather is awesome so get outside and enjoy it!

Some ideas for staying active in April:

Decatur Cemetery

 

Take a walk through the Decatur Cemetery and the trail in adjoining Glenlake Park. Coming soon are signs that define the walk and let you know how many steps you walked.

Take your pick from six walking routes through Decatur outlined in the Walking Tours Brochure. You can print one from here or stop by the Rec Center to pick one up.

Explore Decatur by bike. For a 10 mile fun ride and other information on biking in Decatur, click here.

The Decatur Earth Day Festival is on Sunday, April 17th from 1 until 4pm in Oakhurst. Held in the the Oakhurst Community Garden and the adjacent street, the festival features hands on activities for the children, a Raptor show. live music, and lots of “green” vendors. Join in the parade – meet at Harmony Park at 12:30pm and march to the Garden with the Seed & Feed Marching Abominables! For more information, click here.

Come on out and Touch A Truck on Saturday, April 30 from 10 am until 1pm in the Calloway Parking lot located at 120 West Trinity Place. Children of all ages have the opportunity to touch, explore and see their favorite truck or equipment on wheels. The event is free to the community.

Register to walk or run in the “Take Back the Night” race sponsored by the DeKalb Rape Crisis Center and one of the qualifying races for the Team Decatur Grand Slam Fitness Challenge. The race takes place on Saturday, April 22 and is an evening event. There will be apizza party and music after the race, which begins and ends at Agnes Scott College.

The annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Old Courthouse Square will be held on Saturday, April 16th. The Easter Bunny arrives at 10:30am and the hunt begins at 11am. Do not be late- seriously- all the candy is gone by 11:05am! The free community event is sponsored by the Decatur Business Association.

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Congratulations to our Winning Water Station!

April 5, 2011 by Leave a comment

As you may know, the City of Decatur hosts two water stations for the Publix Marathon. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers Laura Moore and Michael Harbin for coordinating these each year. I am not sure how they do it, but they convince a lot of their friends and neighbors to get up before dawn on Sunday morning to hand out water and other refreshments to the runners.

This year, the Water Station in downtown Decatur won first place – voted on by the runners. Clay of FleetFeet organized a large group to join them and they handed out orange slices.

Way to go Decatur!

Clay and MIchael cheer the runners on!

 

The Tireless Volunteers

 

Early Birds Set Up the Station

 

Runners Happy to be in Decatur

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“Assertiveness: What is it and How to use it Effectively”

April 4, 2011 by Leave a comment

Tuesday, April 12, 7 – 8pm
Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore Street
Downtown Decatur

 Join Dr. Sharman Colosetti for the second of the Living Well Series being presented at the Decatur Recreation Center on Tuesday, April 12 from 7 until 8pm. The series is being presented free to the community.

 Dr. Sharman will be discussing the topic of Assertiveness: What it is and how to use it effectively. Learn how to increase your self confidence by learning how to say “NO,” cope with criticism, ask for what you want and accept compliments.

Dr. Colosetti received a Master’s and Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Georgia after completing clinical internships at the Medical College of Georgia, Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, and Washington State Prison for Women. She works with adults who want to know themselves fully, live spontaneously, and more easily connect with others. She provides honest feedback, and believes that if we can understand our patterns and make different choices, we can create a better life.You can read more about her at www.drsharman.com.

 For information, contact cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com or 678-553-6541.

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